Question About Wedding Limo Rental?

I don’t know if I wouldn’t tell them about it being a wedding…I think it will be pretty obvious when they ask you were you want to be picked up and dropped off. Just explain to them that you really don’t need the alcohol, church runner, etc. I am sure that they can work with you. If this company won’t then I am sure someone else will…best thing to do is call around.

If you can’t get the package you want at the price you want, keep shopping around.
Had you considered a horse-drawn carriage? (or is the wedding soon and it’ll be too cold…?)

There are many vendors who will refuse to pick you up if you haven’t paid the “wedding” rate. There’s one limo company in our town that specifically says “if we see you in wedding attire, we’re driving away.” Why? because they can. Would they REALLY? I don’t know.

Hmm..I don’t understand why you HAVE to pay for the booze and the runner? When you call them, tell them you want to speak to a manager…don’t just talk to any Joe Shmo. Explain to the manager that you heard great things about their limo service and that you want to give them your business, but you don’t want to feel bullied into purchasing alchohol and a runner that you don’t want.
Lie if you have to, but say that no one in your wedding party drinks, and that some of them are actually underage. That might get them to reduce the amount…You will most likely still have to pay a “wedding” fee…and part of that is because you’re going to be using their cars in your photos and the driver has to deal with more hassle etc. but don’t allow them to charge you for things you don’t want! That’s ridiculous.
If they refuse, and say that is their fee…then politely tell them that you won’t be using their company.

I was just married in Sept and we had the same problem. We just decided to book without telling them. It was no big deal, although I think the driver was a little miffed that he had to deal with us girls. But we saved about $600 so it was worth it.

Yes, you definitely don’t have to tell them it’s for a wedding. They might ask the occasion, so be ready with a reasonable story. You can always tell them it’s a family occasion. Face it….most of us don’t rent limos unless it’s something special.
But, when you sign the contract, you’ll have to put down where they are to pick you up (a church) and deliver you (a reception hall). Chances are they’ll figure it out. But you can always try. I would.
EDIT: After reading other comments, you have received some good advice. Another option could be to rent luxury cars from a car rental place. These can be rented for 24 hours. (There’s always a chance of someone not bringing it back in time from the day before though.) Like someone else said, the fewer glitches that are possible the better you’ll feel when it’s wedding day.

Why is it the minute you say wedding, prices double!! You get off easier than me. In my city in Saskatchewan, Canada, the limo rental is $1000 and you can not pay an hourly rate! We are looking at alternatives like a mustang convertible for the wedding couple and best people, and the nice family vehicles for the others. Another option is classic cars. We are in the process of contacting people for that! I had my heart set on the limo but just can NOT justify paying $1000. I don’t think I’d risk not telling them as you don’t want any glitches on your imortant day. Price out the other alternatives. You may be pleasantly surprised and get to dive a car you may not normally get a chance to! Good Luck and best wishes!